Word Recognition
Context Clues
Synonyms, Antonyms & Homonyms
Figurative Language
Reference Material
100
Divide the word "tomorrow" into syllables.
to-mor-row
100
The doctor told Kevin's mom that the shots were the best prevention. They would keep Kevin from getting sick. Kevin hated shots, but he knew that they were the best thing for him to do. Kevin's mom agreed. In the passage above, what does the word prevention mean? A.the best thing to happen to someone B.agreeing with doctors on everything C.getting all the shots needed for school D.a way to keep something from happening
What is D.a way to keep something from happening
100
Amy had so many presents at her birthday party. The gifts took up a lot of space. Which of these word pairs are synonyms? A.presents and gifts B.had and took C.birthday and space D.many and took
What is A.presents and gifts
100
While he was driving to the store, Mr. Stevenson lightly tapped his foot on his car's brakes. He was driving on Main Street, but now he was at a red light. While his car was stopped, it made a rattling noise like a purring cat. Then the light turned green, and Mr. Stevenson drove on ahead. The noise stopped. Mr. Stevenson frowned and decided to take his car to the mechanic the next day. In the story, Mr. Stevenson's car is compared to A.a green light. B.a loud noise. C.a long road. D.a purring cat
What is D.a purring cat
100
Which word is on the page with the guide words refrigerator and remind? A.represent B.relief C.refill D.realize
What is B.relief
200
What word can replace the words not practical? A.practically B.impractical C.practicalest D.ultrapractical
What is impractical
200
Which meaning of the word pickle is used in the following sentence? Kyle was definitely in a pickle now because he did not know what to do. A.an extremely difficult situation B.a small amount of something C.a solution used for cleaning D.a cucumber that is in vinegar
What is A.an extremely difficult situation
200
A cloth maker named Simon Peers led a project to weave a cloth completely out of spider silk. With the help of Nicholas Godley, a fashion expert, Peers hired local people in Madagascar to make the textile. Every morning, a team of 80 people collected the spiders. The spiders were placed in numbered boxes. Then, they were held down by a machine while a person gently pulled the silk from the spiders and wrapped it around spindles. Once the silk was collected, the spiders were returned to nature. The spider silk thread was very sturdy. None of the thread was broken. When plucked, it sounded like a metal guitar string. Finally, the spider silk thread was put on a loom and woven into cloth. The weavers made designs of birds and flowers. The final piece was very soft to the touch. The finished spider silk cloth was put on display in the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The museum unveiled the piece on September 27, 2009. It is the natural gold color of the spider silk. The cloth is 11 feet by 4 feet and is the only one like it in the world. Read the following sentence from the passage. "With the help of Nicholas Godley, a fashion expert, Peers hired local people in Madagascar to make the textile." Which word is a synonym for textile? A.guitar B.material C.flower D.loom
What is B.material
200
Sitting in the shade of the old chestnut tree, Josh sat sketching the country scene. The pencil in his hand, his trusty companion, moved easily across the page. In the field beyond, a black colt stood munching on grass. Like a curious child, he peered up at Josh, and the artist did his best to capture the thoughtful look in his eye. Which of the phrases from the paragraph is an example of a simile? A."The pencil in his hand. . ." B.". . .a black colt stood munching." C.". . .the thoughtful look in his eye." D."Like a curious child. . ."
What is D."Like a curious child. . ."
200
Look at the thesaurus entries below. firm, adj. determined, resolved, unchangeable (STICKING TO A GOAL) firm, adj. tough, hard, stiff (SOLID) firm, n. business, practice, organization, enterprise (COMPANY) Which word would best replace firm in the sentence below? The apple remained firm even after it had rolled down two flights of stairs. A.determined B.unchangeable C.hard D.enterprise
What is C.hard
300
What is the meaning of the unlimited? A.limited again B.limited after C.not limited D.most limited
What is C. not limited
300
Every time Mal tried to tell the truth, it came out as a lie. Which sentence uses the same definition of the word lie as the sentence above? A.West told a lie when his mom asked if he cleaned his room. B.A book lies on the table near the back of the dark room. C.During the summer, my friends and I lie around the pool. D.I lie on my back when I take a nap or go to sleep at night
What is A.West told a lie when his mom asked if he cleaned his room.
300
A cloth maker named Simon Peers led a project to weave a cloth completely out of spider silk. With the help of Nicholas Godley, a fashion expert, Peers hired local people in Madagascar to make the textile. Every morning, a team of 80 people collected the spiders. The spiders were placed in numbered boxes. Then, they were held down by a machine while a person gently pulled the silk from the spiders and wrapped it around spindles. Once the silk was collected, the spiders were returned to nature. The spider silk thread was very sturdy. None of the thread was broken. When plucked, it sounded like a metal guitar string. Finally, the spider silk thread was put on a loom and woven into cloth. The weavers made designs of birds and flowers. The final piece was very soft to the touch. The finished spider silk cloth was put on display in the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The museum unveiled the piece on September 27, 2009. It is the natural gold color of the spider silk. The cloth is 11 feet by 4 feet and is the only one like it in the world. Read the following sentence from the passage. "With the help of Nicholas Godley, a fashion expert, Peers hired local people in Madagascar to make the textile." Which word is an antonym for expert? A.professor B.beginner C.know-it-all D.model
What is B.beginner
300
Marina poured out the contents of her piggy-bank onto her bed. She had been saving up for a shiny new bicycle. Like a squirrel hording nuts, Marina put every penny she earned from babysitting into her bank. As she sat on the bed and counted the bills and coins, she dreamed of the blue bike sitting in the shop window. Someday, she knew it would be hers. The author compares Marina to A.her piggy-bank. B.a squirrel. C.the shop window. D.a blue bicycle
What is B.a squirrel.
400
Gabby did not trust anyone who came near her collection of baseball cards. Which of the following words best replaces the words did not trust in the sentence above? A.pretrusted B.distrusted C.supertrusted D.subtrusted
What is B.distrusted
400
My first flight on a jet was going fine until the very end. The pilot came on the speakers and said, "We will be beginning our descent into New York City shortly. We will be landing in just 20 minutes. There's going to be some turbulence. Please buckle your seat belts. It could get a little rough." Then, the attendant came down the aisle to see if anyone needed help getting strapped in. She was amiable enough, smiling and kind, but still I was terrified. I closed my eyes and held on tight for the rest of the journey. We were rattled and thrown about so much, I wasn't sure we'd make it! What is the best definition for the word turbulence in the passage above? A.quickness B.clouds C.sunshine D.bumpiness
What is D.bumpiness
400
My school newspaper recently published an article explaining how earbuds can damage your hearing. Earbuds are ear phones that stick right in your ears like earplugs do, and that's exactly the problem. Sound blasts right up against the eardrum, and this thin membrane can't handle such direct exposure. I looked online and bought some cheap headphones. Sure, they're a lot more noticeable than earbuds, but I know my hearing is now protected. One of my friends laughed at my new, bigger headphones. "You waiting on a message from mission control?" she joked. "Nope, just protecting my ears!" I said, but she couldn't hear me! The word cheap is a synonym of A.luxurious. B.grand. C.rare. D.inexpensive.
What is D.inexpensive.
400
Look at the thesaurus entries below. issue, v. appear, emerge, show, surface, come forth issue, v. proclaim, announce, declare, broadcast, put out issue, v. stem, proceed, originate Which word would best replace issue in the sentence below? In a few days, the principal will issue a statement about the school dress code. A.surface B.announce C.proceed D.emerge
What is B.announce
500
The construction of the new house was going to take over five months. What is the meaning of the word construction in the sentence above? A.one who constructs B.without constructing C.the act of constructing D.capable of constructing
What is C.the act of constructing
500
My first flight on a jet was going fine until the very end. The pilot came on the speakers and said, "We will be beginning our descent into New York City shortly. We will be landing in just 20 minutes. There's going to be some turbulence. Please buckle your seat belts. It could get a little rough." Then, the attendant came down the aisle to see if anyone needed help getting strapped in. She was amiable enough, smiling and kind, but still I was terrified. I closed my eyes and held on tight for the rest of the journey. We were rattled and thrown about so much, I wasn't sure we'd make it! What is the best definition of the word amiable in the passage above? A.friendly B.careless C.unpleasant D.scary
What is A.friendly
500
My school newspaper recently published an article explaining how earbuds can damage your hearing. Earbuds are ear phones that stick right in your ears like earplugs do, and that's exactly the problem. Sound blasts right up against the eardrum, and this thin membrane can't handle such direct exposure. I looked online and bought some cheap headphones. Sure, they're a lot more noticeable than earbuds, but I know my hearing is now protected. One of my friends laughed at my new, bigger headphones. "You waiting on a message from mission control?" she joked. "Nope, just protecting my ears!" I said, but she couldn't hear me! Which word has a similar meaning as noticeable? A.attractive B.safe C.hidden D.obvious
What is D.obvious
500
In the glow of early morning, Mona struggled to wake up. She moved under her covers like a fish out of water. She groaned so loudly that she even woke up her dog Whitney, sleeping on the far side of the bedroom. Mona wanted nothing more than to sleep in, but it was unfortunately a school day. Tossing her covers aside, Mona stretched her arms, and with one roll out of bed, she tumbled onto her feet. Then, like a lumbering giant, she made her way to the bathroom. Suddenly, Mona remembered that it was her birthday! I can’t believe I almost forgot my own birthday! thought Mona as her mood brightened. She had a fresh burst of energy—she brushed her hair and her teeth with great enthusiasm. With a spring in her step, she descended the stairs to the kitchen. There, at the table, waiting for her was a wrapped box. The box was tiny, and it was covered in delicate paper. "It’s from Grandma," said her mom from behind. Mona picked up the box carefully—it was too beautiful to unwrap. But she had to know what was inside. With steady hands, Mona removed the wrapping paper which rustled like a small, trickling stream. Mona gave a little gasp when she opened the box. There was a heart-shaped locket with a place to hold a picture inside. It was the very thing she wanted; Grandma always knew how to put a smile on her face. Read the following sentence from the story. "With steady hands, Mona removed the wrapping paper which rustled like a small, trickling stream." The author uses a simile to compare the wrapping paper to a small stream to show A.that the wrapping paper is wet from being in a stream. B.that the colors on wrapping paper are blue and white. C.how quickly Mona strips the paper off of the box. D.how softly the paper sounds when being unwrapped.
What is D.how softly the paper sounds when being unwrapped.
500
Look at the thesaurus entries below. engage, v. hire, take on, employ engage, v. occupy, interest, absorb engage, v. lease, rent Which word would best replace engaged in the sentence below? Ollie was so engaged by the movie that he did not notice anyone around him. A.taken on B.occupied C.rented D.employed
What is B.occupied
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